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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 827.87 and 398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 827.87 and 398.14 is: 597.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 827.87 = 398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/827.87 = 398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 827.87 × 398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 329,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,606.17/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.18

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